Description

5-(Methylthio)-1H-Tetrazole is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate and ligand. Its value lies in its unique structure, which makes it a valuable building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active compounds or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing tetrazole rings, which are known as bioisosteres for carboxylic acids.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the tetrazole moiety can enhance biological activity and stability.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Serves as a ligand for transition metals, forming complexes used in catalytic processes and material science applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated for use in the formulation of propellants and explosives due to the high nitrogen content of the tetrazole ring.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on heterocyclic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and new material discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(Methylthio)-1H-Tetrazole
CAS No.	29515-99-9
Molecular Formula	C₂H₄N₄S
Molecular Weight	116.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Methylthio)-1H-tetrazole; 5-Methylthio-1H-tetrazole; 1H-Tetrazole, 5-(methylthio)-; 5-Methylmercapto-1H-tetrazole; Methylthiotetrazole; MTT; 5-Methylsulfanyl-1H-tetrazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(Methylthio)-1H-Tetrazole is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.